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Going Off The Grid: Panelists Opine On "MNF" Booth, '90s Bands

"Going Off The Grid" is a weekly survey of sports execs and personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, our panelists talk NCAA Tournament expansion and chime in on who should be the new "MNF" lead analyst.

  • LAFC Business Development Manager Luke Zelon
    -- When it comes to staying current with pop culture, TMZ isn't bookmarked.
  • Wasserman Exec VP/Football Will Wilson
    -- Enjoys watching "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver."
  • Buccaneers Assistant General Counsel Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard
    -- Currently obsessed with podcasts.
  • Univision VP/Multimedia Sports Sales Jason Newman
    -- Gets lost in his Twitter feed keeping up with pop culture.
Going Off The Grid
  Who should be the lead "MNF" analyst Should the NCAA Tournament expand? '90s band/artist of choice Ever called in "sick" to watch the NCAA Tournament? How many countries have you traveled to?

Zelon
ESPN's Mark Jackson. A real wild card, but there's not a better voice in sports No, but the CFP should Backstreet Boys Isn't it a national holiday? 12

Wilson
Dan Fouts No. Good as is Vic Chesnutt No 35, give or take

Doyle-Hazard
Am I biased if I say Ronde Barber? No -- already so many games! Beyonce's husband Nope None. It's a goal for this year!

Newman
Few know the NFL better than Peter King Some things are better left alone. Even the First Four is too much Dave Matthews Band No -- that's why we work in sports. Part of the job! I'm on my second passport

Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an e-mail to jcarpenter@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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